Kitchen worktops

What countertop to choose? Marble or Granite?

What type of countertop is best for the kitchen? Marble and granite are two of the most used materials in this type of work due to their excellent qualities. However, there are some differences that you should take into account before deciding. Discovering them will help you make the right decision.

Granite Kitchen Countertops

If you want a countertop to last a lifetime , this may be your best bet. Granite is the most resistant and durable material: it withstands the high temperatures of the stove, it does not wear out so easily and, in addition, it withstands strong blows and heavy objects very well. You can prepare your recipes without fear of resting the pots on the counter or accidentally grating it while cutting the vegetables .

The surface of the granite is not easily altered. Being a non-porous material , it allows liquids not to leak, maintaining excellent hygiene. Granite is a classic in kitchens that does not go out of style.

Advantage

• It is the most resistant and durable material : a countertop for life
• Can be polished over time to restore material to day one lucidity
• It is waterproof
• Easy to clean : soap and water is enough to remove stains
• Affordable price since it is less expensive to obtain

Disadvantages

• Slightly more limited range of colors
• Some cleaning chemicals can damage the material (consultation with specialists is recommended)

Marble kitchen countertops

Having a marble countertop is synonymous with class and glamor . Marble is gaining more prominence in kitchens for its remarkable aesthetic beauty, elegance and distinction. If you want to show off a glamorous kitchen, this is surely your best choice.

Despite being also one of the most resistant materials, marble is whiter, more moldable and more porous when compared to granite. Let's see its advantages and disadvantages:

Advantage

• Gives glamor and notoriety
• Current trend in interior design
• Variety of shades
• It can be polished to preserve the shine that characterizes it so much
• Easy maintenance

Disadvantages

• Porous material : can absorb liquids if not cleaned on the spot
• Products such as lemon or vinegar could wear down the material (consult expert stonemasons)
• Higher price

Which of the two you stay? Many people opt for a granite countertop for the kitchen and leave the marble for other places in the home such as the bathroom.

If you have questions about which countertop is best for you, get in touch with the specialists at Mármoles Formas & Diseño

From Mármoles Formas & Diseño we offer you a selection of kitchen countertops that will fascinate you. We are a guarantee of quality , since we work with natural stones such as granite, marble, basalt, sandstone or compact.

In addition to advising you on the best choice of countertops for kitchen or bathroom , we provide an excellent countertop installation service in Elche, Alicante, Orihuela, Alcoy, Torrevieja and the entire province of Alicante .

Contact us and we will help you create a more pleasant environment in your home.

• Telephone: 966 84 93 62 | 647 47 43 89 | 685 313 251
• Email: info@marmolesformas.com
• Address: C / Fábrica de la Moneda, 25, of the Tres Hermanas-Ampliación industrial estate, in Aspe.